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Please post your thoughts, pictures and comments on tonight's games in this thread.

Pittsburgh at Philadelphia
Minnesota at LAK
Atlanta at Boston
Washington at Montreal
TBL at Ottawa
Buffalo at NJD
Carolina at NYR
NYI at Columbus
Dallas at Nashville
Detroit at Phoenix
Vancouver at Edmonton
STL at SJS

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TSN's Ice Chips

Centre Brian Sutheby, who has missed 10 games since straining his groin, is skaking with the team, but doesn't expect to return to action on Sunday. - Orange County Register

Veteran defenceman Mathieu Schneider, who has missed the last five games with an upper body injury, won't return to game action this weekend, but he could return on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. - Atlanta Journal Constitution
Boston Bruins

Defenceman Aaron Ward and forward Petteri Nokelainen both left the game on Friday night in the first period with injuries and did not return. - Augusta Chronicle Loaded

Blackhawks head coach Joel Quennville stated that Nikolai Khabibulin remains his number one goaltender despite the play of Cristobal Huet during Khabibulin's absence due to injury. He did say that both goalies will get playing time as the Hawks have a stretch of five games in nine days. - Chicago Tribune

With Adam Foote returning to the ice on Friday, the Avalanche are getting a little heathier. Forward Darcy Tucker, who is out with a knee injury will travel with the team on their upcoming four game road trip. Forward Ben Guite, who hasn't played in over a month because of a rib injury remains slow to recover. - Rocky Mountain News

According to head coach Ken Hitchcock, rookie goalie Steve Mason will start Saturday and possibly Sunday. - Columbus Dispatch
Dallas Stars

Defenceman Stephane Robidas, who suffered a broken jaw on Wednesday, will miss at least a week of action. Joel Lundqvist who is out with a shoulder injury could return against the Coyotes on Tuesday. - Dallas Morning News

Head coach Mike Babcock said that veteran defenceman Chris Chelios is ready to play and could play his first game of the season tonight against the Phoenix Coyotes. - Detroit Free Press

Forward Jason Strudwick has been moved up front along with Zack Stortini to provide a physical element for tonight's contest against a scrappy Vancouver team. - TSN

Forward Robert Nilsson is ready to go tonight against the Canucks, therefore the Oilers have assigned Gilbert Brule to Springfield of the American Hockey League. Brule was an emergency recall, so he had to be sent back down. Brule also has to serve a 4-game suspension in the AHL when he gets back. - TSN

Goaltender Erik Ersberg is expected to start in goal against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. - LA Times

Despite skating with a four-man unit at practice on Friday, Marian Gaborik won't suit up against the Kings on Saturday. When Gaborik is heathy, Brent Burns will go back from forward to the blueline. - Star Tribune

Guy Carbonneau revealed on Saturday that goaltender Carey Price is suffering from a lower body injury on top of his cold. Price sustained the injury during Wednesday's practice and will stay off the ice for at least another four days. - TSN

Saku Koivu will be out for two weeks and will be re-assessed at that time. - TSN

Carbonneau confirmed on Saturday that Christopher Higgins will be out at least five more weeks, saying it's the same injury that has kept defenceman Mike Komisarek out since mid-November. Higgins suffered the injury during Tuesday's win over Calgary. - TSN

Defenceman Mathieu Dandenault suffered three fractured bones just above his left wrist during the win over the Flames. Doctors have put a steel plate in his arm and he is expected to miss at least six-to-eight weeks. - TSN

After missing the last two games with a lower body injury, forward Jordin Tootoo is expected to return to the lineup against the Stars on Saturday. - Tennessean

Centre Travis Zajac is a game-time decision for Saturday night after being drilled by Rangers' defenceman Dan Girardi in the second period on Friday night. - Star-Ledger

Anton Volchenkov will not play against Tampa Bay tonight. The defenceman was injured when blocking a shot in last night's loss to the Capitals, taking the puck in the abdomen. - TSN

The club has called up forward Ilya Zubov and defenceman Brian Lee for tonight's contest against the Lighting. This is Lee's second recall in less than a month, recording two assists and two penalty minutes in thos games. Zubov, also in his second recall in a month, did not record any points in his four games with Ottawa. - TSN

Martin Gerber will get the start in goal for tonight's game. - TSN
Defenceman Matt Carle, who has missed the last five games because of a rib injury is expected to play on Saturday. - Philadelphia Inquirer

After missing the last 12 games with an undisclosed injury, goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, is available for duty on Saturday, but it's unclear if he or Dany Sabourin will get the start. - Tribune Review

Forward Jeremy Roenick will be out of the lineup for at least a few weeks because of a shoulder injury. He underwent an MRI on Friday. Forward Jonathan Cheechoo is questionable for the weekend. - Mercury News

The Lightning have reassigned Steve Downie to Norfolk of the AHL and placed Mike Lundin on waivers - TSN

Defenceman Sami Salo is still not ready to go for the Canucks in tonight's contest against the Oilers. - TSN

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3 - Staal, J. (07:08 in 2nd), Godard, E. (11:06 in 3rd), Fedotenko, R. (PPG, 18:25 in 3rd)
6 - Lupul, J. (PPG, 05:49 in 1st), Knuble, M. (PPG, 11:41 in 1st), Richards, M. (10:09 in 2nd), Hartnell, S. (12:38 in 2nd), Knuble, M. (PPG, 17:04 in 2nd), Carter, J. (PPG, 15:50 in 3rd)


Philadelphia Flyers goalie Martin Biron looks on as Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby, pivots while trailed by Flyers' Braydon Coburn, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia Flyers left wing Scott Hartnell, watches his shot go past Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Dany Sabourin for a goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, in Philadelphia.
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Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Dany Sabourin looks at the puck as Philadelphia Flyers' Scott Hartnell, left, and Matt Carle, celebrates Hartnell's goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia Flyers center Jeff Carter, right, celebrates his goal as Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Dany Sabourin, left, and defenseman Philippe Boucher, look on duriing the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, in Philadelphia.
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1 - Burns, B. (PPG, 18:07 in 3rd)
3 - Kopitar, A. (PPG, 15:08 in 1st), Handzus, M. (PPG, 02:58 in 3rd), Frolov, A. (19:34 in 3rd)


Los Angeles Kings right winger Alexander Frolov (24) of Russia gets an assist on a goal by Michal Handzus, not shown, over Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom of Finland in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008.
(AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

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2 - Oystrick, N. (19:22 in 1st), Reasoner, M. (17:40 in 3rd)
4 - Kessel, P. (PPG, 06:00 in 1st), Ryder, M. (13:43 in 1st), Wideman, D. (PPG, 18:16 in 2nd), Ryder, M. (15:48 in 3rd)


Michael Ryder #73 of the Boston Bruins passes the puck as Niclas Havelid #28 of the Atlanta Thrashers defends on December 13, 2008 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Atlanta Thrashers' Boris Valabik (48), of Slovakia, and Boston Bruins' Zdeno Chara, also of Slovakia, (33) fight in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, in Boston.
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Boston Bruins' Michael Ryder (73) celebrates his second goal nam iceas Atlanta Thrashers goalie Johan Hedberg, of Sweden, lies on the ice in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, in Boston.
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Atlanta Thrashers' Colby Armstrong (20) cannot get the shot off between Boston Bruins goalie Manny Fernandez, right, and Dennis Wideman (6) in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, in Boston.
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2 - Backstrom, N. (PPG, 10:19 in 1st), Nylander, M. (17:28 in 3rd)
1 - Brisebois, P. (15:25 in 2nd)


Washington Capitals' Michael Nylander, right, of Sweden, slides the puck past Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jaroslav Halak, of Slovakia, and Roman Hamrlik, of the Czech Republic, to score during third period NHL hockey action Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 in Montreal.
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Montreal Canadiens' Alex Kovalev, left, from Russia, collides with Washington Capitals goaltender Simeon Varlamov, of Russia, during second period NHL hockey action Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 in Montreal.
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Washington Capitals' Alexander Semin, from Russia, collides with Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jaroslav Halak, of Slovakia, during second period NHL hockey action Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 in Montreal.
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Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, left, from Russia, scuffles with Montreal Canadiens' Josh Gorges during first period NHL hockey action Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 in Montreal.
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2 - Picard, A. (PPG, 05:04 in 2nd), Alfredsson, D. (19:15 in 3rd)


Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos (91) and Ryan Craig (34) along with Ottawa Senators goaltender Martin Gerber, (29) of Switzerland, and Alexandre Picard (45) look for a loose puck during first period NHL hockey in Ottawa, Canada on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008.
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Tampa Bay Lightning's Paul Szczechura, center, battle with Ottawa Senators' Chris Phillips as Senators goalie Martin Gerber, of Switzerland, during second period NHL hockey action in Ottawa, Canada on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008.
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Tampa Bay Lightning's Martin St. Louis (26) skates around Ottawa Senators' Alexandre Picard during third period NHL hockey in Ottawa, Canada on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008.
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Tampa Bay Lightning's Adam Hall (18) and Ottawa Senators' Antoine Vermette (20) fight for the puck during third period NHL hockey in Ottawa, Canada on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008.
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4 - Vanek, T. (01:10 in 1st), Stafford, D. (PPG, 11:05 in 2nd), Roy, D. (PPG, 08:43 in 3rd), Vanek, T. (12:54 in 3rd)
2 - Elias, P. (00:58 in 2nd), Holik, B. (05:09 in 2nd)


Partrik Elias #26 of the New Jersey Devils looks for the rebound as goaltender Patrick Lalime #40 of the Buffalo Sabres makes a pad save at the Prudential Center on December 13, 2008 in Newark, New Jersey.
(Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)


Colin White #5 of the New Jersey Devils knocks Jason Pominville #29 of the Buffalo Sabres to the ice at the Prudential Center on December 13, 2008 in Newark, New Jersey.
(Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)


Mike Rupp #17 of the New Jersey Devils plays the puck in the corner against Teppo Numminen #27 of the Buffalo Sabres at the Prudential Center on December 13, 2008 in Newark, New Jersey.
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Colin White #5 of the New Jersey Devils has words with referee Tom Peel #20 after a penalty was called on Patrik Elias (not shown) against the Buffalo Sabres at the Prudential Center on December 13, 2008 in Newark, New Jersey.
(Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

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2 - Ruutu, T. (07:49 in 1st), Whitney, R. (07:19 in 2nd)
3 - Naslund, M. (PPG, 07:27 in 1st), Betts, B. (SHG, 16:55 in 1st), Drury, C. (00:00 in SO)


New York Rangers' Blair Betts (15) moves the puck past Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward and Justin Williams, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008.
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New York Rangers' Michal Rozsival (3) battles for the puck with Carolina Hurricanes' Scott Walker (24) during the third period of their NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008.
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New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist stops a shot by Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Williams during a shootout in their NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008.
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1 - Park, R. (SHG, 19:50 in 2nd)
3 - Modin, F. (PPG, 04:01 in 2nd), Chimera, J. (18:06 in 2nd), Murray, A. (10:47 in 3rd)


Columbus Blue Jackets' Kris Russell, left, and New York Islanders' Blake Comeau chase a loose puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio.
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Columbus Blue Jackets' Andrew Murray, right, and New York Islanders' Josh Bailey chase a loose puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio.
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Columbus Blue Jackets' Jason Chimera, right, scores a goal against New York Islanders' Joey MacDonald during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio.
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Columbus Blue Jackets' Steve Mason, left, makes a save against New York Islanders' Blake Comeau during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio.
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3 - Ward, J. (04:27 in 1st), Legwand, D. (07:05 in 3rd), Ward, J. (18:34 in 3rd)


Nashville Predators center David Legwand celebrates after scoring a goal against Dallas Stars goalie Tobias Stephan, left, of Switzerland, in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008. The Predators won 3-0. Arriving too late are Stars defensemen Darryl Sydor, second from right, and Matt Niskanen (5), right.
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Dallas Stars defenseman Doug Janik (33) takes the puck from Nashville Predators center Vern Fiddler, left, in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008.
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Nashville Predators defenseman Greg de Vries, right, checks the puck away from Dallas Stars right wing Chris Conner (25) in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008.
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Nashville Predators center David Legwand (11) scores a goal against Dallas Stars goalie Tobias Stephan (31), of Switzerland, in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008. The Predators won 3-0. Looking on is Stars defenseman Darryl Sydor (55).
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5 - Zetterberg, H. (00:33 in 1st), Franzen, J. (SHG, 06:37 in 2nd), Holmstrom, T. (PPG, 10:17 in 2nd), Franzen, J. (PPG, 19:39 in 3rd), Hudler, J. (00:00 in SO)
4 - Lindstrom, J. (19:33 in 1st), Doan, S. (PPG, 01:47 in 2nd), Boedker, M. (PPG, 10:30 in 3rd), Reinprecht, S. (15:20 in 3rd)


Detroit Red Wings' Chris Chelios, center, with teammates Brian Rafalski, left, and Kris Draper, right, watch from the bench as the Red Wings played against the Phoenix Coyotes in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz. Chelios saw limited action in his return from an injury.
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Detroit Red Wings' Tomas Holmstrom (96), of Sweden, gets his shot blocked by Phoenix Coyotes' Ilya Bryzgalov, left, of Russia, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz.
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Detroit Red Wings' Chris Osgood, left, is unable to stop this shot by Phoenix Coyotes' Mikkel Boedker, right, of Denmark, as he scores in the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz.
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Detroit Red Wings' Chris Osgood, top, sprawls on the ice after giving up a goal to Phoenix Coyotes' Steven Reinprecht, bottom, in the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz.
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3 - Penner, D. (00:49 in 1st), Hemsky, A. (18:27 in 2nd), Nilsson, R. (02:20 in 3rd)


Vancouver Canucks' Rob Davison fights with Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jason Strudwick (43) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Canada on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008.
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Vancouver Canucks' Jannik Hansen, of Denmark, gets checked by Edmonton Oilers right wing Zack Stortini (46) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Canada on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008.
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Edmonton Oilers goalie Dwayne Roloson (35) makes a save as Oilers' Shawn Horcoff keeps Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler, right, from getting the rebound during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Canada on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008.
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Vancouver Canucks goalie Curtis Sanford (41) and Canucks' Alexander Edler, of Sweden, tries to stop the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Canada on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008.
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4 - Winchester, B. (PPG, 19:41 in 1st), Crombeen, B. (00:41 in 2nd), Winchester, B. (01:38 in 2nd), Backes, D. (10:29 in 3rd)
5 - Marleau, P. (12:53 in 1st), Grier, M. (15:15 in 2nd), Setoguchi, D. (01:15 in 3rd), Clowe, R. (PPG, 03:32 in 3rd), Marleau, P. (14:57 in 3rd)


San Jose Sharks right wing Devin Setoguchi, left, scores past St. Louis Blues goalie Chris Mason during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif. on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008.
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San Jose Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov, of Kazakhstan, center, stops a shot attempt from St. Louis Blues center Keith Tkachuk during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif. on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008.
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St. Louis Blues center Jay McClement, right, battles with San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif. on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008.
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St. Louis Blues goalie Chris Mason, bottom left, stops a shot on goal as teammates Jay McKee (77) and Mike Weaver (43) and San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) look on during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif. on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008.
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